Christwood Retirement Community sits in Covington, Louisiana, and has served older adults since May 1996 as a not-for-profit Life Plan Community, which some people call a continuing care retirement community. Folks living here get easy access to healthcare, with a Direct Primary Care Medical Practice right on the campus, and the full continuum of care includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so people can stay even if their health needs change. Apartments and cottages here come in several sizes, some as big as 2,000 square feet, and all are maintenance-free, giving people time to enjoy the resort-style amenities, outdoor patios and gardens, a 7-foot aquarium, beauty salon, and barber shop. The Honeysuckle Dining Room serves chef-prepared meals beside an elegant fireplace, and there are other dining spots too. There's a community center open to the public age 55 and older, with swimming, fitness classes, an arts and crafts studio, and regular social clubs, guest speakers, educational programs, and off-site day trips, plus spaces for group gatherings.
Christwood helps with daily tasks through trained staff who provide assisted living and memory care support, and the Longleaf Cognitive Care building gives special, secured help for people living with memory loss or dementia. There's also skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and acute care at the on-site health center, plus a licensed nurse available around the clock, and therapists use the latest treatments on site for recovery or longer stays in nursing care. Folks with diabetes, incontinence, or other medical needs get attention and medication management as needed. The monthly fees here stay affordable and steady, and they cover almost everything from healthcare and meals to cleaning and transport. Residents and their families join councils to share ideas about care and make improvements.
Concierge living means help is available when needed, and planned activities fill the days, both on and off campus, to support each person's hobbies or interests. Christwood's pet-friendly policy allows cats and dogs with size limits, and scheduled rides help folks reach doctor appointments, shopping, and events. The "Your Service by Christwood" team now helps non-residents too, bringing wellness care and social services into people's homes. Safety stays a priority with secured buildings, and the design encourages independence, whether living alone or getting more hands-on help. Staff work to support a full life and a sense of belonging with friendly faces all around, backed by years of recognition for care and quality, but folks usually say the real heart comes from the small community feeling that Christwood keeps year after year.
